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AJ03 NUA

2003 Ford Escape

Yellow Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,639 mi
Last recorded123,639 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Escape120,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 NUA
MakeFord
ModelEscape
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 123,639 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 123,638 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 111,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

inner steering rack ends have play

oil leak

under -trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2014 98,708 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 98,708 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 88,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2006 44,084 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2006 44,084 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escape?

Based on 2,747 MOT tests across 757 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
8,941
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 42
fog lamp not working 38
Direction indicator incorrect colour 38
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AJ03 NUA is a 2003 Ford Escape in Yellow with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Ford Escape models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 120,915 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Escape fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ03 NUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escape typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Escape is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJ03 NUA registered?

AJ03 NUA is a 2003 Ford Escape, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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